Stay & Play in Clonakilty
Live and breathe the music
Pursue your passion for accompanying traditional Irish music with the guitar and combine it with a holiday to wonderful West Cork.
Combine a holiday in Clonakilty with one on one guitar lessons
Immerse yourself in Irish music
Have you always wanted to play the guitar and accompany other musicians at a session?
Pursue your passion for accompanying traditional Irish music with the guitar and combine it with a holiday to wonderful West Cork.
Having a wealth of teaching experience and performing master classes around the world, Jim is now offering the opportunity to learn, improve your skills and become immersed in Irish music!
Beginner or advanced, Jim caters for all levels
Suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced, however, it is preferable that you know the basics of guitar playing.
- Maximum group size is 4
- Minimum of two days
- Maximum of five days at any one time
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
How it works...
There’s no music theory, no pressure and no rush. Although the aim is to motivate, lay solid foundations and teach effective practice, our main concern is that you have fun.
Lessons are generally Monday – Friday from 10am until 12.30pm. For lesson prices and availability, please contact us directly.
Stay in accommodation close by. Afternoons are free to explore the sunning coastal surroundings and the vibrant town of Clonakilty, engage in outdoor activities such as surfing, kayaking or horse riding or simply relax and enjoy West Cork.
Clonakilty
West Cork, Ireland on the Wild Atlantic Way
We are located in a quiet country setting, a short drive from from Clonakility on the Wild Atlantic Way. We are a two minute drive from Red Strand beach and a two minute walk to The Mountain House, a traditional Irish country pub and restaurant.
Clonakilty is a multi-award winning, vibrant, friendly and colourful town surrounded by beautiful beaches and home to a rich food and music culture. The town is a music hub and boasts a great line-up of festivals throughout the year. Rock, pop, traditional sessions in local pubs, Irish and international acts, gigs at world famous DeBarras Folk Club – Clonakilty has something for all music fans.
Clonakilty is a 50 minute drive from Cork City and Cork Airport. Find out more www.wildatlanticway.com
Accommodation
We recommend the following accommodation providers. They are all within a 5 minute drive of our location – some even within walking distance. Please contact us should you require further information.
Wood Road Lodge
Ardfield, Clonakilty
Orchard Cottage, Sands Cove, Ardfield, Clonakilty
Holy Well Cottage
Ardfield, Clonakilty
Seascape Cottage
Ardfield, Clonakilty
The Cabin
Clonakilty
An Cuan Lodge
Dunmore, Clonakilty
Dunmore House Hotel
Clonakilty
Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa, Clonakilty
Sea Breeze B&B Clonakity
What people say
"What a few days we had in stunning West Cork with Jim. I've been playing guitar for twenty five years but I learned more in three days with Jim than years of trying to figure it out on my own! Not only a great teacher, Jim was patient, accommodating and very inspiring. I can't recommend a 'stay and play' enough."
"Jim's is such a talented guitarist and an easy person to learn from. I learnt what I wanted to learn at my own pace with great direction from him. My wife accompanied me and enjoyed exploring Clonakilty whilst I spent the mornings in lessons. We also loved the local music sessions and wonderful West Cork hospitality!"